Mazda3 Turbo Review - MazdaSpeed No More - Test Drive | Everyday Driver 

I can't wait to see how it looks on the NE miata

Congrats, Graeme! I ordered a black turbo sedan two months ago. It just arrived yesterday & we’re taking delivery tomorrow!

Congratulations! Enjoy the car!

Wait! They're arriving at dealers already?! I better contact my buddy at the Mazda dealership for a test drive!

If you're on the fence you don't want to test drive this car. You'll be hooked and your fence riding days will be over. I test drove it a couple of weeks ago and I still can't get the car out of my mind. It was fast and smooth all at the same time. I loved the luxury feel, how quiet it was, and the HUD. I couldn't believe how much I was impressed by the HUD. My car has the plastic extension HUD. The one in this car is much much better

Just test drove this and it was fantastic. The turbo and all wheel drive combination laid the power down beautifully and while the steering is a touch slower than my third gen Mazda3, it’s still great and this one rides better and is quieter.

Infotainment has been updated you really haven't been looking at mazdas like you say you have.

We would welcome you to the family. Once you own a Mazda, you will understand what fans appreciate about Mazda. That all digital cluster will be a non issue.

@@mbenton6 I have looked at them recently. Even their updated infotainment is still pretty bad. Just because they've changed it doesn't mean it's modern.

@@BN99239 liar... it has been updated... Honda and Toyota have shitty infotainment system

Straight pipes and red riders raved about the new infotainment dumbass

how much did u end up paying before and after taxes and all that?

@@Snip3zjumper $30.8k before & about $32k after

@@tsenif shesh im in cali so i got it down to 30,400 but with taxes and everything its 35k plus we only have 91 octane in cali and thats $4 a gallon so my fill ups are gonna be in the 60-70 range

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So glad to hear it. Thanks for watching!

Enjoy!

Enjoy!

Day 3 with the Turbo sedan...It. Was. Totally. Worth. The. Wait...Phenomenal. Well done, Mazda!!! Bravo! 👍 😊 🍻 🥳

hows ur car holding up? any problems and how many miles have u put on it? how's the paint job holding up?

@@Snip3zjumper car is great! 5 months w/11k on the clock. Paint has held up awesome over it’s first winter with highway driving. The 3M paint guard is well worth the $. Best new car purchase yet. Other than an occasional “low battery warning” - no issues. Will have that checked out @ first scheduled service appt. later this month.

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I hear you on the rear air vents. They have them in the Australian model, though. I guess it’s a cost cutting decision. But how much more could it cost to offer the vents in North America? They should also throw in a couple USB ports while they’re at it, too.

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We just bought one, Alex. Previously drove a Jetta GLI with the 2.0 turbo. My wife the same. Was a loyal VW owner looking to upgrade to an A3 or A4 to get awd. You need to drive a Mazda3 to see for yourself. Also, BMW 2 series, Mercedes A Class are several thousand $ more if you want them loaded with options. We’re taking delivery tomorrow!

...btw Mazda’s ‘Fahrvergnugen’ is called ‘Jinba Ittai’ -

@@raym8121 Grats! I bought a sedan awd turbo last week and i love it, best car i ever owned.

@@VPoje Sweet! Congrats to you, as well! Cheers!!! 🍻

The low end torque is just insane but refined. I love mine. Was a loyal VW customer for many years but trying my first Mazda 3 15 years ago was the best decision I made. Mazda has to screw up really bad for me to switch brands.

Great choice, I have just replaced my cx5 with Mazda3 Turbo. I couldn’t be more happier.

I have just replaced my CX5 with a 3 hatch too. We still have a CX5 in the household and so the 3 is my fly around town car. What a beautiful and slick handling piece of machinery it is too.....

@@buchajo How is the rear view and blind spots? I heard its not that good. I have a Mazda 6 and I am considering the 3 when my lease is over. However, I am little bit concern about the rear view and blind spots. is it that bad? I haven't done a test drive yet.

Wife is keeping the CX5 ima get a Turbo Hatch. White or Grey?

Subaru you don't feel in the corner lol? What Subaru have you driven

i got a mazda 3 hatch and i love the car and your right people want 200+ hoarses turbo but 187 hoarses and 181 pound feet of torque it actually moves really fast especially the first 2 gears im already moving 70 miles an hour its actually imopressive and really really fun to drive and the interior so clean and the exterior looks mean .. its just an al around beautiful car good job mazda

Subaru's CVT is one of the reasons we are now driving a Mazda CX-5 instead of an Outback XT or Forester. If they put a CVT in the next WRX or STI, I think I'll have to leave the Subaru family permanently (still waiting for the next STI to replace my '08). CVT *sucks* and is soul sucking lol.

You should look up the Levorg if you haven't. Sadly though, Subaru won't bring it to the States.

@@J.M.5. I'd be tickled if Subaru allowed the 2.5 naturally aspirated engine in more of their small vehicles AND gave a manual choice. But I guess that would be a rebirth of the Impreza RS. Right now Subaru is trying to figure out how to sell cars to Toyota type customers and Bros.

I'm 99% sure that a cx-30 turbo will be my next car. I like the 3, but I'm looking for that extra ground clearance for winter driving. I currently drive a gti, and had planned on moving into a golf r, but VW is near the bottom on the reliability scale, and Mazda has made it to the top of that list. I miss the Mazdaspeed lineup but it seems like Mazda is growing up with me here. Upscale interior, aggressive exterior, very decent power output, and a comfortable ride.

@@dennismicallef9350 I currently have a 2020 CX 30 AWD and I really like it and my next lease like you will be the turbo... The current 2.5 186 HP is fairly peppy but it definitely feels like it needs just a little more oomph in certain situations and so I'm excited for the turbo that is coming because it's going to fill that gap nicely for certain people 🙂

@@dennismicallef9350 i had my 2013 speed3 in white pearl for 7.5 years and never got even a single issue with it. however, we also have a 2010 VW Tiguan Wolfsburg edition, and while it's a nice car and drives fantastically - it's a money pit! Loved my speed3, but sold it 3 weeks ago and miss it a lot

My gf just bought the 2019 CX-3. I think it was a waste, if not for the AWD. It has less cargo space than the Mazda3. But, now that the turbo is an option, she's looking to upgrade to the CX-30 in a few years. I still think the AWD Turbo 3 makes more sense, but most of us are sheep that buy into the marketing departments telling us we "need" SUVs.

@@BoondockSaintRyan The CX 30 is a Mazda 3, just one with slightly raised ride height, slightly different body and interior. When you look at the Mazda 3, CX-3 and CX 30 it's amazing all 3 of those vehicles come from the same maker, but unless you're really pressed for parking space on a daily basis...not sure why anyone would choose the CX 3 these days, and the 3 vs CX 30 thing is a matter of preference.

I'm waiting to drive the Kona N. Just wish Kona had all wheel drive.

Exactly. Minor things but important since the complain was on the video.

Exactly! I have a GTI (my second in a row). I want something different for my next car, but with AWD. The R might be the obvious (albeit expensive) choice, but I want a different experience. I think this could end up being the perfect mix. Ask me a different day and I could give you a different answer, though!

0-60 is 5.6s and can be attained after putting 600 miles on the car with 93 octane fuel, and a judicious "clutch dump" with the paddle shifters in sport mode.

i clocked my mazda 3 hatch 0-60 it did it in 9.29 seconds twice so not bad for a 181 hoarsepower motor

We are big guys. Both 6’3”. This car doesn’t feel any smaller than a Golf or civic, so if those work for you, this will. Thanks for watching!

yes it sounds amazing only downside for this car is the rear seat space

Be patient. This car has been very well received by virtually everyone other than the Mazdaspeed3 and manual hot-hatch owners. Mazda's origin is performance, if they meet the milestone they are looking for with this car, they will make a manual performance model. I guarantee you. Why do you think they debuted the Mazda3 TCR? To be fair, it did get canceled due to coronavirus, but the Mazda3 TCR's very existence as an idea shows you that performance is still on their mind, they just need the support and money to do it. Also, this is slightly unrelated, but I can also almost guarantee you that if Mazda continues to do well for the next year or two, they make a real car out of all of their RX-8/RX-7 predecessor concepts. They've been experimenting with patents for a front mid-engine rotary or inline 6 turbo sports car.

@@TheRealSteve42 thanks for the reply. Sadly patience is not my strong suit, as is with most people. I’ve decided to wait until spring/summer before purchasing a Mazda3, so hopefully by then I will know if I should wait for a 2022 Mazda3 MT turbo. If it doesn’t exist I might just pick up a 2021 Turbo and call it a day. I don’t think they are steering away from performance, but instead are steering away from being the cheaper hot hatch zoom zoom cars they used to be. At least from my understanding

It doesn't upset the car. What are u taking about

@H FG its not a cheap car

I'd say this new but you can get a lightly used twin turbo 6 stinger into the low 30's now which is probably a better buy

@@thesimonzzz1234 Agreed. I was just looking at a 19,000 mile red 2018 GT2 on AT for $33,000. It's only about 50 miles from my home. If I were in the market, I'd scoop that car up tomorrow. But all that said, I'd buy this Mazda 3 in a heartbeat too for a daily commuter.

@@VanderJam wow thats solid, i think this mazda in a year or two when it drops under 30 on the used market will be a steal

@@thesimonzzz1234 mazda sits at the top of automobile reliability

Yep I just bought one--plus owning something like this is great.Such an excellent vehicle for the money.I bought a CX-30--sitting up high is so much better for me and where I plan on going.I plan on getting 225 tires and maybe a quality exhaust and that will be it for a few years.It is better then a Q3 Audi in everyway including speed.

Todd always sets the parking brake on a manual transmission, but rarely does with an automatic. His main issue here is the car doing something he didn't ask for. Thanks for watching!

no demand

I had the same question - certainly looks like Mines.

I always wanted a Subaru but down here in Mexico it is sold at premium prices so no way for me to afford one. Thanks to Mazda this car I can afford and it is amazing.

@stop asking me to change my name! I agree.

Civic Type R is more fun but much more expensive, regular Civic doesn't stand a chance.

No comparison at all.

@@Mgoblagulkablongthis isn't a competitor to the type r. Not even the gti, but 0-60, MZ3 turbo is faster than gti. 5.75secs. amazing

@@BudakDAMANsara2 gti with a dsg will do 5.6s because it has lunch control and that’s a very old model. New GTI is just around the corner with even more power. Mazda3 is great but GTI is still the hot hatch to beat for all our fun.

What’s your opinion of the car now?

@@SWEETVENOM100 I love it. I have had no issues I don’t drive it much but when I do it’s fun. Only one thing I think is annoying and could be an issue is the battery I think is a cheap battery goes low to often. Also seeing how I don’t drive it a lot cause I have work truck I would put some street tires aka summer tires. But Mazda is top notch I always wanted a Mazda and it has not disappointed me to this date. Bought this car over a year ago I only have 3,838 miles on it. It’s plenty quick enough off the line. But dies out after 5k rpm so it’s not a screamer like I like but will beat almost anything off the line and cars will have to play catch up. It’s a fun car .

While I agree that's it was a "boys" car in that it had tons of power but zero refinement, I bought it myself so your comment holds no weight...

@@dennismicallef9350 it holds your weight, so it held weight.

It holds your weight, so it held weight.

Just install some aftermarket ones they aren’t that expensive

I miss my 2013 ms3 so much. Such an amazing car.

Lol I still have my 525whp '13 Speed3 with a built EBTEC engine and BNR S5 turbo with 8th port injection - and a girly '21 2.5T AWD Sedan in Soul Red. They both have a calling.

On a performance point of view yeah kinda, Interior quality absolutely not... Hyundai's interior quality is near the bottom of the class since Chevy, Ford and Dodge stopped making cars, while Mazda interiors are punching well above their price class. It's night and day for build quality when you test drive a 3 and and Elentra back to back. Elentra and Veloster interiors are near the bottom of the class next to Corolla, even the new Nissan Sentra offers better quality and materials. Hyundai/Kia do a great job of hiding all the cheap plastic they use with tasteful lines, but that dose not detract from the fact that every manufacturer's doing more for the interior. Some enthusiast's say that doesn't matter but we all know it dose, especially if you spend alot of time behind the wheel. Id personally spend the 2-3k more for a Mazda 3 or 6 over an Elentra, Veloster, or Sonata any day. The Nissan Sentra is the slowest in its class and I'd still take that over an Elentra just for the nicer interior.